Learning the Internet can be as easy as ABC, just a little more confusing if you are just starting out. Still, it's worth the time if you are planning to set up a successful online business venture. There are terms that sound like gibberish, but getting to know your way around the confusing jungle of letters, you most of the way home.

Here's a word you'll learn if you want to understand the Net: bandwidth. For those who are just learning the Net, bandwidth is the amount of space that a website is able to fill. Some Web services offer a set amount of bandwidth; others allow you to add bandwidth at an increase in cost. The options are endless when it comes to bandwidth and, since it's even possible for advanced users to build their own computer, it's important to shop around.

HTML is like many of the terms used on the web today and it is of course an abbreviation of something. Most of the time it is the abbreviations that catch most people and leave them confused. HTML is merely an abbreviation for hyper text markup language. Essentially this is the language of the web and the format that computers, search engines and browsers use. Sometimes when you see html it looks a little like jibberish however just about all information on the web is translated into and out of this code.

NOC is another abbreviation you need to know. It isn't the only one, but it's one of the most commonly used. NOC is short for Network Operations Center, which is the site where the Web server and its technical support work from. It is the home base where service storage actually takes place.

That's only the beginning. They are basic terms and the terminology becomes much more advanced. Any time you don't recognize a term, they are easy to look up and any computer store can help out in a pinch. You can do it yourself by simply going onto the Web and doing a search. It's easier than it seems and can save a lot of headaches. Most importantly, when signing on with a web host, make sure you know exactly what you are getting into. The people who make Web offers know the terms and can easily tell if you don't understand those terms. A little homework can save a lot of money and that is key to building a successful online program.